Baroque in France developed quite differently from the ornate and dramatic local versions of Baroque from Italy, Spain and the rest of Europe. It appears severe, more detached and restrained by …

Jan 5, 2026 · Baroque art and architecture, the visual arts and building design and construction produced during the era in the history of Western art that roughly coincides with the 17th century.

Did you know? Baroque came to English from the French word barroque, meaning "irregularly shaped." At first, the word in French was used mostly to refer to pearls. Eventually, it came to describe an …

In the arts, Baroque is a period as well as the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, …

Baroque disseminated throughout Europe, primarily led by the Pope in Rome and Catholic rulers in Italy, France, Spain, and Flanders. It was further disseminated by powerful religious orders through their …

Some critics consider that the Baroque is not only a European and Ibero-American phenomenon but a "cultural constant" which recurs throughout the history of art.

In the 1600s, following the Renaissance, an expressive style took hold of European art, architecture, and music. Baroque art often features dramatic contrasts in elements such as shapes or lighting. This …

Explore the Baroque cultural movement and discover how its theatrical style swept across Europe in the 17th century, influencing art, architecture and music.

Baroque was the dominant style in art and architecture of the seventeenth century, characterized by self-confidence, dynamism and a realistic approach to depiction

So-called because of Johann Sebastian Bach’s failed attempt to secure a new job, these intriguingly complex, effortlessly joyful works for soloists and ensemble have become one of the Baroque era’s …